Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
MINIMALIST STYLE
A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.
Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)
Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.
Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.
Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Minimalist
Willy Guhl 'Diabolo' Spindel Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Concrete 'Diabolo' Spindel planter by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit AG. Made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970.
Iconic mid century Swiss design. Perfect for garden, terra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Large Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This large terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and simple,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #10
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Original Willy Guhl Planter. Designed in 1951 and produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland.
Designer: Willy Guhl 1951, CH
Manufacturer: Eternit SA, CH
Measurements: Height: 37 cm Dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This low terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and simple, flared rim....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Bowl Planters - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Set of 2 Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Bowl Planters, featuring a rustic finish with a minimalist, earthy design. Ideal for adding a touch of natural b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #5
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG.
Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. In...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #5
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Monumental concrete planter by Swiss furniture designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete construction. Made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG. Conical form with drainage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #9
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete planter by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG.
Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. In or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Limestone
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #6
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss architect and designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland. Tapered structure with d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Flower Pot, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect large concrete flower pots by Willy Guhl. Made in Switzerland in the 1960s. Great vintage condition with unique patina on each as shown. Cl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Made to Order Firewood Holder Small
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lance Thompson Inc. Made to Order
Fire Wood Box Basket Holder or Planter
Patinated black/dark brown steel, iron
Available any size, and finish. Two S...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Steel, Iron
Willy Guhl Conical Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland #11
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Conical concrete flower pot by Swiss designer, Willy Guhl. Solid concrete made in Switzerland 1960 - 1970. Produced by Eternit AG.
Tapered structure with drainage holes in base. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Cedar Mason Bee House
Located in Portland, OR
Handmade in-house by Material with solid wood and stocked with re-fillable compostable tubes, this Mason Bee House is an excellent way to invite friendly an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cedar
Matte White Glazed Terra Cotta Planter Pot
Located in Ferndale, MI
A serene and individual semi-matte white glazed terra cotta planter pot. Minimalist in form with functional use.
Good condition, consistent w...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite
1960's Planter by Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
1950's Swiss Minimalist concrete planter. Produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland ca. 1950 - 1960. Solid concrete square planter on a stylish chromed steel base.
In beautiful original c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
Made to Order Firewood Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lance Thompson Inc. Made to Order firewood box basket holder or planter
Patinated steel
Available any size, and finish.
Category
2010s American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Steel
Cast Resin 'Terrace' Planter, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of summer. Heat and long days with friends. Greenery growing out of even the concrete. Everything fully alive.
Dimensions: Width 68 in. (173 cm), depth 20 in. (51 cm), h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Terrace' Planter, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of summer. Heat and long days with friends. Greenery growing out of even the concrete. Everything fully alive.
Dimensions: Width 68 in. (173 cm), depth 20 in. (51 cm), h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Willy Guhl Minimalist Planter with Stand - Eternit AG
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bern, CH
Rare Mid Century Swiss minimalist planter with original powder coated steel base. Designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit AG, Switzerland, 1960’s. This item has never been use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carved from...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Minimalist Modernist Red Travertine Cube Form Planter Vessel
Located in Round Top, TX
Uncommon red travertine geometrically tessellated cube form planter. Substantially weighted stone piece with great presence, color and texture.
We love a clean line and a planter i...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Travertine
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of granite, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. Chisel marks tex...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite
Chinese Squared Zhenzhu Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this stone basin was hand carved with a rounded interior within finely edged square form. The basin looks meticulously painted, but t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Pair of large minimalist modern cast iron planters with deep metallic glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of very heavy cast iron plant pots. Finished with a deep blueish black metallic glaze.
The pots have slightly different proportions.
One pot is shorter and wider: 18.5” wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Tigerman Zhenzhu Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
HVLimon, Bow Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a background in architecture and design, 15+ years of manufacturing, architectural detailing, and planning interior spaces - HVLimón expertly designs and creates modern and inno...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Minimalist planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters and jardinieres created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist planters and jardinieres made in a specific country, there are Asia, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original planters and jardinieres, popular names associated with this style include Tugce Sonmez Evin, Eternit, Willy Guhl, and DD Dimore. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for planters and jardinieres differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $3,648 while the average work can sell for $980.